55 www.signlink.co.uk Issue 264 - April | May 2026 disruption or access sensitive information These breaches can have serious implications on daily operations, and income, so how can businesses be more aware of threats and stop them from happening? In this feature, SignLink speaks to a range of experts from across different sectors to hear what they have to say regarding this newer threat facing businesses across the UK. Knowing the Risks One company that has worked in specialist business software for a long time is Electronic Business Systems (EBS) which is based in Birmingham. Set up in 1979, the company provides software solutions, cloud services, IT hardware, network infrastructure, managed services, bespoke software development and, as you would expect, cybersecurity. EBS’ cybersecurity services includes government-approved security controls, as well as cybersecurity audits, disaster recovery, and proactive monitoring of potential threats, making them more than qualified to comment on this topic. When asked about the recent prominence of cybersecurity, Sandy Gaggini, managing director at EBS, says: “Cybersecurity has moved to the forefront of business strategy because the tools used by criminals have become more automated and sophisticated through the use of AI.” Gaggini adds: “Many modern attacks are now capable of bypassing traditional defences at machine speed which makes reactive security measures insufficient for protecting a business in 2026. Companies often overlook the importance of securing their supply chain or the potential for human error within their own teams. Failing to implement a continuous monitoring strategy can lead to significant gaps in protection that are easily exploited by external actors.” When it comes to the print and sign-making industries, Gaggini says that the dangers are largely ransomware that can lockdown production software and steal valuable intellectual property like bespoke designs. “A successful attack on a large-format printer or a digital cutting system could halt manufacturing for weeks and lead to massive financial losses,” says Gaggini, who adds: “Beyond that, the loss of sensitive client data such as brand assets or contract details can destroy the professional reputation of a firm and lead to legal penalties. These threats are no longer hypothetical as attackers increasingly target small and medium enterprises that they perceive as having weaker digital defences.” Following an increase in cybercrime in 2022, including the one earlier mentioned on Royal Mail, electronics manufacturer, Kyocera UK responded with expanded security capabilities in its software. The company also warned that British businesses could fall foul of attacks due to the increased use of cloud services due to hybrid working and a scaling down of physical hard drives. Today, Kyocera continues to provide cybersecurity solutions through Kyocera Cyber, a new specialist business which unifies new and existing Kyocera security services. The “backbone” of this new venture is the AI-driven and hyper-automated M-SOC, which offers 24/7 global coverage and a range of services from proactive defence to incident management and recovery. Trevor Maloney, product marketing manager at Kyocera Document Solutions UK, comments: “What people sometimes forget is that the first line of defence to cyberattacks are actually their own employees. The human layer is widely considered the weakest link behind the threat surface with hackers exploiting human trust or naivety to infiltrate systems and bypass security protocols.” Echoing the thoughts of Gaggini as to how cyberattacks are a bigger threat today, because of the rise of AI and the Internet of Things (IoT), Maloney stresses the importance of printers embracing cybersecurity because of the data they may hold: “Many production and commercial printers utilise digital presses to take advantage of their variable data print capabilities. As such, the documents printed on digital presses will invariably be populated by a plethora of personal data and highly sensitive information, such as bank statements, utility bills, The Cyber Monitoring Centre estimated that Jaguar Land Rover’s 2025 cyber-attack costs the UK economy £1.9bn 1.9bn ▼Sandy Gaggini, managing director at EBS CYBERSECURITY | DAVID OSGAR Companies often overlook the importance of securing their supply chain or the potential for human error within their own teams ►Trevor Maloney, product marketing manager at Kyocera Document Solutions UK
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